Many companies are keeping a lid on security spending, but that doesn't mean they're standing pat. Instead they're trying to spend available money more wisely—tackling projects such as making video and access-control systems work with corporate networks and building-control systems.

Be sure to check out our Dossiers on three Perimeter Security specialists:

American Dynamics ("LAN, Camera, Action"),

Johnson Controls ("Controlling the building"), and

Science Applications International Corp. ("Looking For Lapses").

Workbook

Managing A Budget: Starting From Zero (p.97)

Quiz: Which Way To Budget?
As you prepare next year's budget, should you start from scratch and use zero-based budgeting? This downloadable Excel quiz will help you weigh your considerations before you do.

64-Bit Processing (p.98)

Quiz: Which Processor Do I Need?
Processors with 64-bit platforms aren't new, but a new generation is getting a lot of attention. This quiz will reveal your application's level of need.